Readers often need to revise or translate sentences of old texts into current language so that they can update the author's word choices to modern usage conventions improve the author's original wording with their own determine the correct meaning of an unknown word bring archaic words back into popular use

Which best explains how melville uses his description of ahab in chapter 28 of moby-d ick to comment on the nature of man? through ahab, melville symbolizes how guilt can take over a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how obsession can take over a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how inaction can ruin a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how isolation can ruin a man’s life.

In an essay, a strong argument does not state a clear claim. has little or no logic. uses few or no sources. is supported with sources.

Which of the following is true of theme? a.theme is what readers learn from the character's experiences. b. there is only ever one theme in a story or poem. c. there is usually no hint of a story's theme until the climax. d.theme is developed only through dialogue.